Purple Heart Award

Hi guys don't know if I should put this one up here but anyways. I found this 3 yrs ago at my grandmother's house circa 1905. It was found in the back yard of the house were an old shed used to be many years ago. I also did some research on the area's history right. Her next door neighbor housed the first plumbing buisness in the area around 1900. There was a small set up in there backyard before the house was built. But through old pictures I estimated that I found this target about 20 ft away from the actual shop. Don't know if it was from the guy who owned the house before my grandmother. Or was it the guys who housed the plumbing buisness. Or was it lost by someone when the neighbors house was put up about the same time of 1905. I think it's a rare find. Don't think I'll come across any more purple hearts. I don't know if it's ww1 or ww2. The guys name is on the back but I couldn't find him in the government records. Hope you relic guys enjoy this one.

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Jer,

If you don't mind doing so you should post the name and the town where it was located, there may be someone on here that can be of additional help in tracking down the family. Excellent find that could turn into quite a story if it could be returned.

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Thanks guys. Yeah I know. It could turn out to be some type of mystery story solved if I could locate the family. I live in Pittsburgh P.A. That is were the item was found. The guys name on the back is Leo J Amolini. If anyone needs additional info I have no problems. Hope this helps some. If anyone brings his name up on file or records let me know. Take care guy's Jeremy

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Hi Guys, Yeah that would be it. I live in allegheny co. That's his name. So I'm assuming he served in ww2. There is a good chance he is still alive today. Makes alot of sence. Grandmother bought the house in the 60's I think. She mentioned that the name sounded familar and she thought that that's who lived there before her. Now just to figure out how you would track someone down. Do I head to the phone book and just start calling people. Or is there a easier way to locate someone. Anyways thanks you guys who took the time to bring up that info for me. I'll keep you posted on if I can make any family contacts.

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If I'm not Mistaken ROOT said KIA & I believe that means no he isn't alive, but His Family Would be.? BY THE WAY ; I'd start with the Phone Book, Call & ask if they Knew Him. Cool Find, Good Luck,;jeff

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Sorry guys I didn't realize Kia. So I guess the only thing I could do is give it back to the family or maybe he had a son or something who would cherish it if I found them. I thought you only received these awards if you were wounded and lived. Or if you got killed did they just award your family your stuff. It's interesting to know. Thanks you guys are sharp on this forum when it comes down to identification. I'm going to be spending some more time here getting more familiar with the web site. Take care guys bye.

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that's a great find.
If you wish to return item to a family member - contact me via private message.
I have a name, address, and phone # of possible relative. They are in correct
area. May or may not be related to deceased. Up to you...

Everybody has an opinion - this is mine. Humor will be part of that opinion. I've found things - some can only dream about. Some was pure luck, some was pure knowledge and skill. After 40 years at MD'ing (off and on), I know a few things about finding treasure lost in the ground. As a retired software engineer, I now have unlimited time on my hands. Life really doesn't matter unless you are true to yourself and in your dealings with other people.

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Originally Posted by JerDfx

Sorry guys I didn't realize Kia. So I guess the only thing I could do is give it back to the family or maybe he had a son or something who would cherish it if I found them. I thought you only received these awards if you were wounded and lived. Or if you got killed did they just award your family your stuff. It's interesting to know. Thanks you guys are sharp on this forum when it comes down to identification. I'm going to be spending some more time here getting more familiar with the web site. Take care guys bye.

There's another possibility. There might have been a Leo Amolini who was killed during WWII without receiving a Purple Heart, but had a son who fought in Korea or Vietnam, and was wounded. Also, the Leo Amolini from WWII might have received several Purple Hearts, especially if he fought in the Ardenne (Battle of the Bulge) or in the South Pacific, and was killed later. Many servicemen were transferred to the Pacific theater after the Nazis were defeated. He may have survived Europe, but not the Japanese.

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Wow there could be so many possibilities to this one. You guys are alot older than I am and know more about this stuff. I'm just a ripe 23 so I know alot of you have to have a good 20 yrs on me. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with me on this one. Ocean I will contact you through private message. Thanks for coming up with that info. Take care Guys.